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Food Service Sales Professional – Vermont
H.C. Thibodeau’s has exciting opportunities to be part of a growing distribution business as a Food Service Sales Professional. H.C. Thibodeau’s has been Family run Since 1924 and has provided the highest quality and finest Frozen portfolio available ever since.
We have been successfully servicing Convenience stores, small grocery, distributors, and venues for one hundred years. With our newest focus being selling products to the food service segment. Hospitals, Restaurants, Schools, Nursing homes all institutional settings. We have had double digit growth in the last two years in this segment and the time has come to give this exciting segment the attention it deserves.
To be successful, you will understand and build strong relationships with customers. This position offers the opportunity to be a part of a new, already growing segment in our 100-year-old company. With a management team that has years of proven experience in the Frozen customer service business behind you. We promise to support you in your success. Please join the team and reach your goals!
This includes base salary plus commission and a competitive benefits package.
Job Requirements:
· Commitment to becoming a Food service industry expert.
· Researching and meeting with customers to discover their needs.
· Delivering effective sales presentations.
· Knowledge of Food service products and pricing with a willingness to negotiate with customers.
· Keeping up with inventory levels and the variety of products available.
· Collaborating with Sales Management and other company personnel while also working independently and efficiently.
Meeting regularly with leadership and addressing needed changes to become a leading company in Food Service
Minimum Qualifications:
· Must have experience in the food industry, preferably Frozen.
·Ability to prospect, understand goals and objectives, propose, negotiate, and close customers.
· Ability to establish and maintain credibility, trust, and positive working relationships.
· Ability to effectively manage accounts in terms of strategic planning, sales forecasting, goal setting, and Profit and Loss.
· Strong computer, organization, and customer service skills.
· Must have a valid driver’s license and travel as needed.
. Personal Auto Insurance with minimum 300,000/100,000 liability and "business use" Monday through Friday.
. Weekly fuel reimbursement up to $130.00 and car allowance of $28.00 per day.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Three or more years of Food Service Sales experience.
- No telephone calls please.
Salary Range:
· $65,000 salary based on experience level plus commission.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000 – $100,000 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- PTO
- 401k
Compensation package:
- Base plus Commission pay.
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed.
Travel requirement:
- Up to 75% travel
Experience:
- Food service Sales (Selling): 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Southern Maine, the state of NH and Southern Mass. (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Southern Maine, the state of NH and Southern Mass. (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $65,000 - $100,000